Synonyms

rapids

British

/ ˈræpɪdz /

plural noun

part of a river where the current is very fast and turbulent

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There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have sections of challenging rapids, but are usually only navigable for two or three months in early summer, according to Briancon's official website.

From BBC

About a month ago, rafters and kayakers were jetting through popular rapids here with names including Black Bottom Falls, Squashed Paddler and Fender Bender.

From Los Angeles Times

The roar of the Zambezi is deafening as millions of gallons of water crash over rocks and tumble down rapids.

From BBC

From a set of roaring rapids, comes a grand vision.

From BBC

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